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A 12-year-old Wallaceburg boy faces charges in connection with an incident involving an 11-year-old boy.

Chatham-Kent police said just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the victim was playing at a park with friends. As the boy walked home, police said the accused allegedly approached and punched the victim with a closed fist causing his nose to bleed.

While investigating the incident, police received information the youth was also in possession of a knife.

Police said officers located and apprehended the accused. Police believe the boy got rid of the knife before being arrested.

The youth has been charged with assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, police said.